🌱 LITTLE OAKS NURSERY LEATHERHEAD 🌱 - FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER TERM - TODDLER & PRE SCHOOL

🌿 LITTLE OAKS DAY NURSERY, LEATHERHEAD

FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER TERM 🌿

THURSDAY'S ONLY OPEN TO CHILDREN THAT ATTEND LITTLE OAKS NURSERY

✨ Forest School at Little Oaks Nursery ✨

Led by Victoria, founder of Silverwoods Forest School, these sessions provide high-quality, nurturing outdoor learning experiences for young children.

Silverwoods Forest School sessions take place within the beautiful open space of King George V Memorial Gardens, with trees surrounding the area to create a calm and natural setting. Children are free to explore and learn through play, enjoying activities such as bug hunting, fairy garden play, hammocks, water play, mud kitchen, seasonal crafts, and creative play with paints and chalks. Through storytelling and learning about wildlife and the changing seasons, children develop confidence, curiosity, and a meaningful connection to the natural world. 

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis.

The dates for our Thursday sessions are below, there are 12 in total: 

⏰ Time: 9.45am – 10.45am.

🏫 Rooms: Pre – School & Toddlers

📅 Thursdays 12 sessions

April

16 April 2026

23 April 2026

30 April 2026

May

7 May 2026

14 May 2026

21 May 2026

28 May 2026 – No session (May half term)

June

4 June 2026

11 June 2026

18 June 2026

25 June 2026

July

2 July 2026

9 July 2026 – No session

16 July 2026

🌞 I look forward to teaching your children all about nature.

It is paramount that your child has the correct clothing on to participate in Forest School, please keep an eye out on the weather forecast and pack the appropriate clothing for the weather.

Full waterproofs are a must, along with wellies!

Please provide your child with a named water bottle. We may provide Hot Chocolate in the colder months, along with a biscuit. Please tell us about any allergies your child has when you fill out the booking form.

Silverwoods Forest School holds Full Public Liability Insurance up to £5 million pounds. All our sessions are always run by a qualified Forest School Practitioner Level 3 who are Outdoor and Paediatric First Aid Trained, DBS Checked, TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values (RQF), I am the Designated Safeguarding Lead at Silverwoods Forest School and have a Level 2 Award in Food Safety. They are also experienced in working with children in an outdoor environment. All Forest School Assistants are DBS checked and hold a Level 2 in Safeguarding Children & Young Adults Certificate (POCA)

Please read our terms and conditions that are at the bottom of the page, and on the booking form.

CLOTHING & KIT LIST

Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Alfred Wainwright: “there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing”

Kit list - for colder weather:

• Thermal base layer – leggings, long sleeved top, and long thermal socks
• Spare socks
• A thinner long-sleeved top
• A warm fleece/wool long sleeved top
• Cosy trousers i.e.. Tracksuit pants (not jeans)
• Waterproof Trousers (the kids will get muddy)
• Warm waterproof coat/jacket
• Two pairs of gloves or mittens (one waterproof)
• Warm hat and snood
• Neoprene or fleece lined wellies or waterproof walking boots
• Water bottle filled up, labelled with child’s name
• Healthy Snack - No Nuts
  

Kit list – for warmer weather:

• Long trousers (these are still a necessity to prevent scratches and stings)
• Long sleeved top (to prevent, stings, bites, and scratches)
• Jumper (as it can be cool at the beginning of the day)
• Waterproof Jacket
• Waterproof Trousers (British Weather, so be prepared for it to rain in the warmer months)
• Water bottle filled up, labelled with child’s name
• Sun cream/Insect repellent (to be applied at home)
• A sun hat
• If you feel your child needs insect repellent, please apply at home
• Wellington boots or waterproof walking boots

Please make sure that all your child’s entire kit is labelled with their name on.

Contact details: Victoria Hofgartner

silverwoodsforestschool@gmail.com

Telephone: 07340 314956

Welcome to Silverwoods Forest School

With the great outdoors a safer and more Enriching environment to be in why not join our forest school family today!

About Your Forest School Leader

Hi, I’m Victoria - Founder of Silverwoods Forest School and mum to my happy, confident boy, Sterling. I’m creative, passionate, and absolutely love inspiring children to connect with nature, build confidence, and enjoy the simple things in life. I’m a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner, Outdoor First Aid trained, fully insured (£5 million Public Liability), DBS checked, and qualified in Safeguarding, Prevent, British Values and Food Safety. I work with several nurseries and schools across Surrey and West Sussex and have experience supporting children with SEND.

Our Woodland Site

I also run Children’s Woodland Parties from my private one and a half-acre woodland site at The Weald C of E Primary School in Beare Green, Dorking.

What We Do at Forest School

Forest School offers children the freedom to explore, learn and play outdoors in all seasons. Sessions are child-led, creative and confidence-building.

Activities may include:

• Fire lighting

• Tool use

• Den building

• Woodland arts and crafts

• Team games

• Bug hunting

• Nature identification

• Land art and mandalas

Terms and Conditions

Ages

Forest School is suitable for children aged 2–12 years (age ranges may vary by school).

Bookings

Places are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bookings are made per half-term or full term.

Drop-in or single sessions are not available.

There is no sibling discount available.

Session dates usually follow school term dates.

Payments

Bookings must be paid for via Ticket Tailor (secured by Stripe).

A child’s place is confirmed only once payment is received.

Payments must be made in full before sessions begin.

No refunds for non-attendance or changes in circumstances.

Refunds and Cancellations

Sessions may be cancelled if winds exceed 42 mph or in thunderstorms/lightning.

Notification will be sent by 5 pm the day before.

Refunds are not given for weather cancellations, illness or unsuitable clothing.

If Silverwoods must cancel due to staffing/sickness, a credit or reschedule will be offered.

Clothing

Children must wear appropriate outdoor clothing and sturdy footwear (no Crocs, sandals or flip-flops).

All items must be clearly labelled.

Food

Please pack a nut-free snack and a labelled water bottle.

For holiday camps, a nut-free packed lunch is required.

We operate a strict No Nuts Policy.

Illness

Children must not attend if they have a fever, temperature or have vomited/had diarrhoea in the past 48 hours.

Please notify us of absence.

Safety and Behaviour

Children must follow adult guidance to stay safe.

Persistent unsafe behaviour may result in a child being unable to continue (no refunds).

Communication

If you are running late for pick-up, please call or text.

Photos

Parents may take photos of their own child only.

Contact

Victoria Hofgartner – Founder & Lead Forest School Practitioner

📧 Email: victoria@silverwoodsforestschool.co.uk

☎️ Phone: 07340 314956

Website: www.silverwoodsforestschool.co.uk